One month into the college football season is enough of a sample size to gauge the progress of teams and players. This week, our Big Ten writers examine what has surprised them most as October games approach.
Here's a look at each selection:
Austin Ward: The rise of Jabrill Peppers
Given all the hype that accompanied his recruitment and the otherworldly athleticism that has never been questioned, perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the do-it-all Michigan junior has emerged as one of the game’s brightest stars. But the way he’s done it during the first month of the season has been breathtaking, and the variety of roles Peppers has filled for the Wolverines might actually be even more impressive.